Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix appeared to come to blows with his head coach Sean Payton in Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The rookie appeared to be furious at the call to kick a drive in the third quarter.
Nix was seen having an animated conversation with Payton with his helmet still on. Broncos assistants could be seen intervening and appearing to tell Nix to walk away.
Despite his anger, Nix and the Broncos played a good game and led 20-10 at the time of the incident.
But many former NFL players watching the incident from home thought it was actually a positive sign for Nix and the Broncos.
Bo Nix appeared angry with head coach Sean Payton in the third quarter of Broncos vs Raiders
Nix appeared to be upset that his team had made the call to kick in a drive in the third quarter
Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel praised Nix for holding his own against Payton, writing about X, “I really love this from Bo Nix.
“Sean Payton will get excited on the sidelines, but if you really believe you’re right…give it back. Shows how competitive they both are.”
Ryan Clark also wrote on X: Bo Nix Talks to Sean Payton, How Sean Payton Used to Talk to Russell Wilson! My how the tables have turned.”
Tyler Polumbus, who won the Super Bowl with the Broncos, said: “I love it, remember when Russ took the net away from Sean? This is healthy and a sign of confidence from Bo Nix if you ask me.’
And moments later, Nix went out and threw a dime to Josh Reynolds for his first Broncos touchdown, increasing the team’s lead by seven.
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